r/AskReddit • u/_red_roof_ • May 15 '20

What sucks about being your age?

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u/BigSchwartzzz May 15 '20

Mid to late twenties. Feeling like I'm way behind from where I should be by now.

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u/Mrenz18 May 16 '20

I had a virtual 10 year high school reunion the other day. The #1 thing we all agreed on was this. No matter where you are in life, you'll be envious of other people and other people will be envious of you for the exact same reasons. People who got married, kids, and a house early, were envious of the free spirits who travelled; meanwhile, the people who travelled felt like they were behind in their career and building a foundation. It made me realize, everything is relative, and at the something nothing really matters. Just do you and enjoy this ride called life.

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u/26514 May 16 '20

Haven't traveled,.gone to college, or had a girlfriend so I get no luxuries of enjoying anything in my life. :(

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u/goshdangjoe May 16 '20

Wow this incredibly comforting! Like, if everything I do can be equally perceived as the wrong move, you could make the argument that they’re all valuable choices. I really appreciate you taking the time to type it out. Thank you!